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Join the Whiskey Hotline and The Real McCoy founder Bailey Pryor and master distiller Richard Seale for a tasting of the iconic rums from Barbados.

Join the Whiskey Hotline and 3rd generation Master Distiller Richard "The Nose" Paterson for an exploration of The Dalmore single malts.

Join the Whiskey Hotline and Glendalough co-founder Donal O'Gallachoir

This week on Barrel to Bottle we're doing another blind taste test. Because that's the best way to test anything, in the opinion of the Whiskey Hotline.

Bourbon Women Night is an opportunity to taste spirits and network with the women of the spirits industry. In anticipation of this year's Bourbon Women Night, we're excited to announce a few highlights.

You have to drink out of something, right? Check out these super cool glassware gifts and gift sets that are sure to please the whiskey drinker in your life. 

Lavender in the Rye is one of our new favorite rye whiskey cocktails and an absolute crowd pleaser. The lavender bitters and sugar cane syrup are excellent additions to the rye.

Ernest said it best, “I drink to make other people more interesting.” We're not saying you're boring or anything, but everyone would be a lot cooler if they tried this daiquiri mixed with 12 year-aged rum. Seriously.

Legend has it that Don the Beachcomber concocted the first instance of the Zombie to help a hungover customer survive an important business meeting. We suggest skipping the meeting altogether to enjoy this classic cocktail, which uses four different types of rum. Limit two per person.

The Gold Standard sets the bar for excellence. The heavy combo of sugarcane spirits creates a golden hue, and the fresh lime and syrup adds sweet and citrus flavors. Move over Mai Tai, we have a new rumtastic cocktail in house.